CVE-2004-2290

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a HTML and script in a self-executing folder that references an executable file within the folder, which is automatically executed when a user accesses the folder.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.97% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9487	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14924	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/10708	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-01/0267.html	mailing list exploit vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1008843	vdb entry exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/3711	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2290?: CVE-2004-2290 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2290?: To fix CVE-2004-2290, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2290 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2290 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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